QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE : BANK PO

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE : BANK PO

Directions—(Q. 1 to 2) What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions ?

1. 73% of 8523 + 32% of 6245 = ?

(A) 8042·21 (B) 8136·28

(C) 8625·35 (D) 8220·19

(E) None of these

2. 8226 ÷ 15 ÷ 5 = ?

(A) 2156 (B) 109·68

(C) 185·56 (D) 2742

(E) None of these

3. 1 9 48 260 1590 ?

(A) 11130 (B) 11172

(C) 11135 (D) 11137

(E) None of these

4. 4 10 33 136 685 ?

(A) 3430 (B) 4110

(C) 4116 (D) 3435

(E) None of these

5. 25 27 30 34 39 ?

(A) 45 (B) 44

(C) 47 (D) 43

(E) None of these

Directions—(Q. 6 to 10) What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions ?

(You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)

6. 182·225 ´ 21·652 ´ 33·584 = ?

(A) 132507 (B) 149428

(C) 120426 (D) 106438

(E) 112642

7. 63·5% of 8924·2 + ?% of 5324·4 = 6827·5862

(A) 36 (B) 22

(C) 17 (D) 31

(E) 9

8. 11/7 + 22/3 + 18/5 = ?

(A) 21 (B) 8

(C) 25 (D) 13

(E) 30

9. (9%of86) X (6.5%of144) =?
A) 340.1664
B) .325.1664
C) 3.333.3333
D) 4.328.0065
E).None of these

10. 9546324 ÷ 4584 = ?

(A) 2149 (B) 1986

(C) 2083 (D) 2247

(E) 1805

Directions—(Q. 11 to 15) Study the information carefully and answer the questions that follow—

A school has a total of 1200 students. The ratio of girls to boys in the school is 3 : 2. All the students have enrolled in hobby classes viz. Singing, Dancing, Martial Arts and Cooking. One-twelfth of the boys have enrolled in only cooking classes. 25 per cent of the girls have enrolled in Cooking and Singing classes to-gether. Number of boys enrolled in only Martial Arts classes is 150 per cent of the number of girls enrolled in the same. Number of students enrol-led in only Dancing is 26 per cent of the total number of students. 5 per cent of the girls have enrolled in only Martial Arts classes. One-third of the boys enrolled in only Dancing classes. 35 per cent of the girls enrolled in Singing, Dancing and Martial Arts together and the remaining enrolled in only Cooking. 15 percent of the boys enrolled in Cooking and Singing classes together and the remaining enrolled in Singing, Dancing and Martial Arts classes together.

11. Number of boys enrolled in Cooking and Singing classes together is what per cent of the girls enrolled in the same ?

(A) 48 (B) 36

(C) 20 (D) 25

(E) None of these

12. What is the total number of students learning Martial Arts ?

(A) 90 (B) 496

(C) 342 (D) 128

(E) None of these

13. How many girls are enrolled in only Cooking classes ?

(A) 280 (B) 252

(C) 154 (D) 100

(E) None of these

14. How many boys learn Singing ?

(A) 226 (B) 184

(C) 72 (D) 96

(E) None of these

15. What is the respective ratio of girls to boys enrolled in only Dancing classes ?

(A) 8 : 7 (B) 14 : 17

(C) 19 : 20 (D) 12 : 7

(E) None of these

16. 4 men, 5 women and 3 children together can complete a piece of work in 16 days. In how many days can 10 women alone com-plete the piece of work if 10 men alone complete the work in 24 days ?

(A) 18

(B) 15

(C) 12

(D) Cannot be determined

(E) None of these

17. What will be the difference bet-ween the simple interest and compound interest earned on a sum of Rs. 985 @ 14 p.c.p.a. at the end of two years ?

(A) Rs. 16·408

(B) Rs. 14·214

(C) Rs. 19·218

(D) Rs. 17·405

(E) None of these

Directions—(Q. 18 and 19) Study the information carefully to answer the questions that follow—

A basket contains 3 blue, 2 green and 5 red balls.

18. If three balls are picked at random, what is the probability that at least one is red ?

(A) 1/2 (B) 7/12

(C) 11/12 (D) 1/5

(E) None of these

19. If four balls are picked at random, what is the probability that two are green and two are blue ?

(A) 1/8 (B) 1/70

(C) 3/5 (D) 1/2

(E) None of these

20. In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘FLEECED’ be

arranged ?

(A) 840 (B) 2520

(C) 1680 (D) 49

(E) None of these

ANSWERS :

1. (d 2. (b) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (A) 6. (a)

7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (B) 10. (c) 11. (e)

12. (a) Total no. of students learning Martial Arts

= 36 + 54 = 90

13. (e) No. of girls enrolled in only Cooking classes = 468

14. (A) 15. (c) 16. (d) 17. (e) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (a)

CUREENT AFFAIRS JULY 2008 FOR FORTHCOMMING UPSC / MBA / BANK PO / CAT /B.ED / BANK CLERK

CUREENT AFFAIRS JULY 2008

Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09:

RBI Governor presented the First Quarter Review of Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09 on 29th July, 2008. The highlights of the policy are; Bank Rate kept unchanged, Reverse Repo Rate under LAF kept unchanged, Repo Rate increased by 50 basis points from 8.5 per cent to 9.00 per cent, Cash Reserve Ratio to be increased by 25 basis points to 9.0 per cent with effect from the fortnight beginning August 30, 2008. GDP growth projection for 2008-09 revised from the range of 8.0-8.5 per cent to around. While the policy actions would aim to bring down the current intolerable level of inflation to a tolerable level of below 5.0 per cent as soon as possible and around 3.0 per cent over the medium-term, at this juncture a realistic policy endeavour would be to bring down inflation from the current level of about 11.0-12.0 per cent to a level close to 7.0 per cent by March 31, 2009.

Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006:

Directorate of Film Festivals of India (DFFI) announced the name of Bengali Director Tapan Sinha for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006. Shri Tapan Sinha aged 84 years received 19 National Film Awards so far. Recently he received “One Time Award for Life Time Achievement” on the occasion of 60 years of Independence.

Shri Ram Bharan Yadav is the first President of Nepal:

Indian origin Shri Ram Bharan Yadav has been elected as the first President of Nepal. He won 308 votes of 590 votes in parliament. His rival Ramaraj Prasad supported by Maoist Party has got 282 votes. Four members who are supporters of former King Gnanendra abstained from polling. Shri Ram Bharan Yadav is the leader of Nepali Congress and supported by CPN-UML and MPRF.

UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the largest port in India:

Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of UPA, inaugurated the largest port in India at Krishna Patnam Village, in Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The port will have the capacity of 125 million tons of goods after completion three phases of construction.

Ministry of defence proposes Kirti Chakra for Kabul embassy martyrs:

Ministry of defence has recommended Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace time gallantry award, for four victims of a suicide attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul on July 7. Brigadier R.D. Mehta, Indian Foreign Service Officer Mr. V.Venkateswara Rao, Indo Tibetan Border Police Personnel Mr. Roop Singh and Mr. Ajai Prathania are the names selected for the top honour. Shri V. Venkateswara Rao would be the first IFS officer to be decorated with the honour of bravery. There have been instances when some civilians and Jammu and Kashmir Policemen have been honoured with the Chakra for exceptional courage. Foreign secretary Shiva Kumar Menon had described the deceased as “martyrs” whose contributions could not be ignored.

55th Film Fare Awards announced for the 2007:

“Parutthi Veeran” has been selected as the “Best Tamil Movie” and “Happy Days” as the “Best Telugu Movie”. The Best Tamil Movie “Parutthi Veran” has got six awards. Telugu Best Movie "Happy Days" has also got six awards. Mr. Sivakumar and Telugu actress Jaya Prada (M.P.) have been honored with life time achievement awards.

Miss Dayana Mendoza crowned as Miss Universe 2008:
Miss Dayana Mendoza of Venezula crowned as Miss Unverse by last year’s Miss Universe Rio Morry, at Convention Center - Diamond Bay NhaTrang City in Vietnam. 22 years of Miss Dayana Mendoza is selected among the 80 contestants from various countries. Miss Columbia Taliana Vargas was the first runner up followed by Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz second runner up, Russia Vera Krasova third runner up and Miss Mexico Elisa Najera fourth runner up. Miss India Simron Kour disappointed the Indians. Miss Venezuela answered for a question, “Men always go to the straight point while women choose another way. Women should do like man do as some are not daring to express their thoughts for many reasons”.

UAA Dhirubhai Ambani award to Prof Robert H Grubs:

Nobel laureate Professor Robert H Grubbs was awarded the prestigious UAA Dhirubhai Ambani Lifetime Achievement Award by Reliance Industries Executive Director Nikhil R Meswani, at the University Institute of Chemical technology. Professor Grubbs is the Victor and Elizabeth Atkins professor of Chemistry at California Institute of Technology, USA. More

Booker Prize for Salman Rashdi’s “Midnights Children”:

Salman Rashdi’s writing “Midnights Children” was selected by SMS voters for prestigious “Best of the Booker” prize. 7801 readers participated in the voting. 36% voters voted for “Midnights Children”. Mr. Salman Rashdi had already won the Booker Prize in 1993.

Jampa Lahiri won the Franc Ocaner Prize:

Indian origin American Author Ms. Jampa Lahiri won the prestigious Franc Ocaner Prize for her writing “Un accustom Earth”. It is the highest prize for small stories. She will be awarded 27000 pounds (Rs.2.31 Lakhs). Her writing was unanimously elected for prize.

Left parties withdrawn support to UPA Government:

As the Prime Minister, Man Mohan Sing attended G8 Summit at Tokyo, Left parties withdrawn support to UPA Government. They oppose the nuclear agreement. Mr. Man Mohan has expressed to win the confidence of the Lok Saba. The Congress Party has only 153 members in Lok Sabha and his group UPA has 226 members. The required strength is 272. The UPA is consulting the small parties for their support.

Gulam Nabi Ajad, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir resigned:

Mr. Gulam Nabi Azad handed over his resignation letter to the Governor at Raj Bhavan on 7th July, 2008 as he had no hopes winning the majority in assembly, consequently withdrawing the support by P.D.P. Mr. Narendra Nath Vohra, Governor of Jammu & Kashmir requested the chief minister to continue until the new C.M. is elected. As the no other party has sufficient majority in the assembly, president’s rule may be imposed in Jammu & Kashmir.

India failed to chase Asia Cup 2008:

Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup fourth time by lead of 100 runs on India. First batted Sri Lanka scored 273 in 49.5 over loosing all wickets. Sanat Jaya Scored 125 in 114 deliveries (9X4, 5X6). Later India failed to chase the target and scored 173 in 39.3 over loosing all wickets. Sehwag 60 and Dhoni 49 are the highest scores of India. Mr. Ajanta Mendis (8-1-13-16) shown the ever time performance in the history of Asia Cup.

Nadal clinches first Wimbledon title (2008):

Nadal bagged the first Wimbledon title with his victory 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (8-10), 9-7 on Roger Federer(Switzerland). Nadal was the first man of Spain to win the Wimbledon title after 1966 and also he was the first man to win both French and Wimbledon titles in one calendar year. He checked the Federer from creating record of winning six Wimbledon Titles successively.
Vinus Williums wins Wimbledon (Women) Title 2008: Vinus Williams (U.S.A) bagged the Wimbledon (Women) Title 2008 by defeating her sister Serena (7-5, 6-4). Serena (U.S.A.) defeated Vinus Williams in the last year final. It is the fifth Wimbledon Title for Vinus Williams (28years). Ms. Martina Navrati lova (Check/America) was the winner of highest number of Wimbledon Titles (Women) (9). Helen wills Moodi was the winner of second highest number of Wimbledon Titles (8).

One Time Life Time Awards Announced by the Central Government of India:

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of India’s Independence, the Government of India has decided to confer the ” One Time Award for Life Time Achievement ” to four eminent film personalities - Dilip Kumar(Actor), Tapan Sinha(Director), Lata Mangeshkar(Singer) and Saroja Devi(Actress).
Three new earth like planets were discovered: European scientists discovered three earth like planets and they were named “Super Earth”. They are 4.2, 6.7 and 9.4 times bigger than the earth.

Nepal former King Gyanendra quits Narayanahithi:

Former King of Nepal Shri Gyanendra vacated official Raj Bhavan Narayathi Hithi and shifted to Nagarjuna Palace. It was effect of the decision taken by the newly elected united government headed by Grija Prasad Koirala, Prime Minister of Nepal. The new government has ended the Nepal’s 239-year-old monarchy.

Narendra Nath Vohra has been appointed as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir:

Ex Secretary of Central Home Department and senior IAS officer Shri Narendra Nath Vohra has been appointed as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir replacing Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S. K. Sinha, PVSM.
Rafael Nadal wins French Men's Title fourth time: Rafael Nadal crushed Roger Federer in French Open Men’s Final on 9th May, 2008 by winning 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 on red clay court. It is the fourth time for Rafael Nadal to win French Men’s Title. Unfortunately Roger Federer was the rival for third time (2006, 07 and 08). Rafael Nadal won it for the first time against Mariano Puerta in 2005.

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic bagged her first grand slam:

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic bagged her first grand slam by beating Russian 13th seed Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3 in the French Open final on 7th June, 2008. The 20-year-old second seed became the first woman representing Serbia to win a major title.
Mr. Yadurappa elected as the Chief Minister of the first B.J.P. Government in south India : Mr. Yadurappa elected as the leader of the first B.J.P. Government in south India by winning 110 seats of total 224 seats in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He is supported by six Independent members to show the majority. Mr. Yadurappa sworn in as chief minister of Karnata at 1.50 p.m. on 30th May, 2008.

New Scheme “Yashoda” launched:

With the inspiration of Yashoda in Mahabharata who cared and brought up lord Krishna, the Central Government with the help of Norway (Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI)) has launched “Yashoda Scheme” at Sambalpur for the first time in country. NIPI wouldl contribute Rs.1.5 core for Orissa for implementation of the scheme. The Scheme was launched in the country after the success of 'Janani Surakshya Yojana with an objective to bring a change in the post natal care. NIPI Director and former union Health Secretary P K Hota informed about the scheme. Under the schemes the ''Yoshodas'' would be recruited to look after the ''Bal Krishnas'' on a monthly honorium of Rs 3000. Yashodas'' would stay in hospitals for 48 hours and take care of the new born children. The 'Yashodas' would also look after the mothers of the new born children. Jharsuguda and Angul will be covered under the scheme very shortly.

Prithvi Successfully launched :

On 24th May, 2008 India successfully launched : Prithvi Successfully launched: On 24th May, 2008 India successfully launched Prithvi Missile Chandipur Integrated Test Range in Orissa. It can chase the targets in range of 150 to 250 kilometers by carrying payloads of one ton. Prithvi was developed with sole technology of D.R.D.O. Liquid fuel is used in Prithvi and also can be used with solid fuels. It can be easily transported by vehicles to the borders.

Basic General Knowledge For Forthcomming Exam

Basic General Knowledge For Forthcomming Exam

1.Red cross was founded by-J.H. Durant , Established in 1864 World red Cross day iscelebrated on May 8,The Birthday its founder J.H. Durant.
2.Sir Robert S.S Baden Powell is the founder of scouting
3.Who gave the call go back to Vedas-Dayanand
4.The construction of Qutab Minar was begun by Quatab-ud-din Aibak but it was complateed by lltutumish.
5.Who built the Sanchi Stupa- Agratala.
6.Who founded slave dynasty in 1206 A.D.- Quatab-ud-din Aibak.
7.The Capital of Tripura is Agratala.
8. The Capital of Mizoram is aizawl.
9. The Capital of Australia is –Canberra.
10.Spring tides occurs on- Full moon day as well on new moon day.
11.Tides in the oceans are caused by-Attraction of the moon.
12.Buddhism place of worship is-Pongda.
13.Jews place of worship is-Synagogue.
14.Holish book of Jews-Talmud.
15.Malguddi days written by –R.K. Naraynan
16.Das capital-Karl Marx
17.The father of Economics- Adam smith.
18.The Chipko Movement was associated with-preventing felling of trees.
19.Pashmina is a breed of -Sheep.
20.What is the meaning of Buddha –An enlightened one.
21.Which is the holy book of Parsis- Jorah
22.Parliament of U.S.A is known as- Congress
23. Parliament of Afghanistan- Shoora
24. Parliament of Russia-Duma.
25. Parliament of Japan –Diet.
26.SARS:-It Stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. SARS is caused by viruses from the corona and paramyxo virus family.
27.New Governors of India:-
-Kailashpati Mishara – Gujrat
-Ram Parkash Gupta –Madhya Pradesh
-O.P Verma -Punjab
-V.S Kokje - Himachal Pradesh
-Nirmal Chand - Rajasthan
28.LCA(Light Combat Aircraft)is named as “Tejas”
29. Lakshva is Pilot Less target Aircraft
30.Kalpna Chawla: She was an Indian born American Astronaut. She died with other six astronauts in the Columbia shuttle crash on feb.1,2003.She embarked on her second Voyage in the United State space shuttle Columbia on Jan 16,earlier.She was an Indian born American Astronaut.She died with other six astronauts in the Columbia shuttle Columbia on jan 16,earlier.She
was one of the six astronaut crew that flew the
Columbia Flight STS-87in nov.1997 Chawla who had her schooling in Karnal (Haryana)and college education in Punjab did her Masters in Aerospase Engineering from the university of Taxes in in 1984 and Doctorate from Colorado University two year later. An avid flier, she held certified flight instructor’s license with Airplane and Gladder ratings, commercial Pilot L icense for single and multi-engine land and seaplanes
31.Jan. 9,the day Mahatma Gandhi return from South Agrica in 1915-was chosen to celebrate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
32.The five day 90th session of the Lndian science congress conclude in Bangalore on Jan.7,2003.The focal theme of the congress was Vision for the global Space community.
33.Sriska and Ranthambore are the reserve for lion.
34.International Criminal court was launched formally in the mid march in the Hauge . The first eighteen judges took Oath in the grand ceremony. The court has been set up to handle genocide and the Worst case of war crime or mass atrocities against civilians when no national court
is able or willing to do so.
35.Right to Education:-article 21A provides the free and compulsory education to all children of
the age of six to fourteen.
36.Freedom of information bill:- The parliament approved the “Freedom of information bill”.Now it is statutory right of the citizen to access information from the Government.
37.Right to Education :- article21A provides the free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen
38.Freedom of information bill:- The Parliament approved the “freedom of information bill”. Now it is statutory right of the citizen to access information from the Government.
39.Minister of state for defence is prof. Chaman lal gupta
40.Ajit singh is Agriculture Minister.
41. Sapan is not a member of G-8 group.
42. APSARA is the name of the India’s first Nuclear Reactor.
43.The world environment day is celebrated on june 5.
44.Jainism:-Founded by (Rishabha)Varhamana Mahavira. He was a great 24th Triathankras (Pathfinder).Or prophet of Jainism .Mahavir was a
greast Kshtiya ,born at Kundagram (Vaishali) in bihar. He came to be known as Mahavir of jina. The conqueror of passing; his following are known as Janis. He passed away at age 72 in 462 B. C at Pavapuri, a place near modern Rajgir . Mahavira Teaching are known as the “Tri Ratna” or the three jewels of Jainisn,which lead to the attainment of salvation . They are (I) Right Knowledge and (II) Right Action .The Janis used and developed Prakrit,The language of the common people .Their religious literature was written in Ardhamagadhi.
45.Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut in 1498.
46.Ist Chinese traveler, Fahein came to India during the period of chandra Gupta-II(Vikramaditya)
47.2nd Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang came to India during the region of Harshvardhana
48.Who is the Napoleon of India –Samundra Gupta for his military exploits.
49.Harshvardhana written three books-1.Priya Darshika 2.Rattanavali 3.Naga Nanda. The official poet of harshvardhana was bana bhatt .Bana bhatta
composed harsha chirtra and kadambari
50.first battle of panipat in 1526 and founded
the Mugahal dynasty in India
51.Second battle of Panipat was fought between
Akbar and Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat in 1556 Akbar
Defeated Himu and became the ruled of Delhi and Agra
52 Third battle of Panipat fought between Ahmed Shah Abdali of Afghanistan and Marathas in 1761.In this third battle of Panipat Marathas were completely routed by Ahmed Shah Abdali.
53.Indian National Army was founded by Subash Chander Bose in 1943 in Singapore alongwith Rasbihari Bose. The main aim of Azad Hind Fauz
was to liberation of India.
54.The Brahmo Samaj was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828 whose leadership was later taken by Debendernath tagore and Keshub Chande Sen.
55.The Arya Samaj founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875 attempted to reform the Hindu religion from its decadence.
56.The Ramakrishana Mission was founded by
Swami Vevekananda in 1896 .
57.Annie besant:- Founded Theosophical society started home rule league in 1916. She was the first woman president of Indian National Congress.Indian National Congress Founded by A.O.Hume in 1885. However first President of Indian national congress was W.C. Banerjee.
58.Swadeshi movement was started in 1905.
59.Gadder party was founded by lala Hardayal singh in 1913 at Francisco.
60.Home rule league founded by Annie Besant and Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak in 1916.
1916.Rowlatt Act. Passed in 1919.
61.Non-Co-Operation movement started in 1920 by Gandhi ji. This movement ended in 1922 after Chauri Chaura incident.
62.Simons commission –1928
63.Civil Disobedience movement-1930
64. “Do or die” –Mahatma Gandhi
65. “Nightingale of India”-Saorjini Naidu.
66. “Father of Indian Unrest”-Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak.
67. “Architect of India”- Pandit Nehru.
68. “
Man of Peace”-Lal Bhadur Shastri.
69. “Iron Man of India”-Sardar.
70. “jai hind” –subash chander bose
71. “Grand old man of India” –Dada Bhai Naroji

ANALYTICAL AND VERBAL REASONING

ANALYTICAL AND VERBAL REASONING FOR VARIOUS EXAMS

1. six members of a familyare travelling these are a,b,c,d,e, and f. b is the son of c but c is not mothers of b. a and c are a married couple, e is the brother of c. d is the daughter of a. f is the brother of b.

who is the wife of e:

(a) a

(b)f

(c)b

(d) cant be determined

2.six members of a familyare travelling these are a,b,c,d,e, and f. b is the son of c but c is not mothers of b. a and c are a married couple, e is the brother of c. d is the daughter of a. f is the brother of b.

which of following is pair of female

(a)ae

(b)bd

(c)df

(d)ad

3. six members of a familyare travelling these are a,b,c,d,e, and f. b is the son of c but c is not mothers of b. a and c are a married couple, e is the brother of c. d is the daughter of a. f is the brother of b.

how is e related to d:

(a) father

(b)brother

(c)uncle

(d)none of these

4.there is a group of five teachers a,b,c,d and e

- b and c teaches maths and geography

- a and c teach maths and history

- b and d teach political science and geofraphy

- d and e tech political science and biology

- e teaches biology, history, and political science

who teaches political science, geography and biology

(a)e

(b)d

(c)c

(d)b

5. there os a group of five teachers a,b,c,d and e

- b and c teaches maths and geography

- a and c teach maths and history

- b and d teach political science and geofraphy

- d and e tech political science and biology

- e teaches biology, history, and political science

who teaches in mathematics, political science and geography:

(a) a

(b)b

(c)d

(d)e

6. there os a group of five teachers a,b,c,d and e

- b and c teaches maths and geography

- a and c teach maths and history

- b and d teach political science and geofraphy

- d and e tech political science and biology

- e teaches biology, history, and political science

who teaches maths, geography and history

(a) c

(b)e

(c)a

(d)b

7. there os a group of five teachers a,b,c,d and e

- b and c teaches maths and geography

- a and c teach maths and history

- b and d teach political science and geofraphy

- d and e tech political science and biology

- e teaches biology, history, and political science

who teaches maths, geography and history

(a) e

(b)a

(c)d

(d)c

8.there os a group of five teachers a,b,c,d and e

- b and c teaches maths and geography

- a and c teach maths and history

- b and d teach political science and geofraphy

- d and e tech political science and biology

- e teaches biology, history, and political science

who teaches political science, history and biology

(a)a

(b)b

(c)c

(d)e

9.1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how is ravi related to raju

(a)brother

(b)uncle

(c)cousin

(d)maternal uncle

10.1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how ravi related to ashok

(a)maternal uncle

(b)cousin

(c)brother in law

(d)father in law

11.1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how is ram related to suresh:

(a)brother

(b)cousin

(c)uncle

(d)brother in law

12. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

what is the surname of sanjay:

(a) chawla

(b) chopra

(c) khanna

(d) suresh

13. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how is ram related to rita:

(a) brother

(b) uncle

(c) maternal uncle

(d) cousin

14. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

renu is sanjay's ----------

(a) sister

(b)sister in law

(c)aunty

(d)cousin

15. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

raju's sur name is:

(a) chawla

(b)khanna

(c)chopra

(d)none of these

16. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

sumit and suresh are related as:

(a) brother in law

(b)cousin

(c)brother

(d)uncle

17. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how sonu related to ravi.

(a) brother

(b)brother in law

(c)nephew

(d)father

18.1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how garima is related to mr. & mrs. khanna:

(a)daughter

(b)neice

(c)sister in law

(d)daughter in law

19. 1.gita, ravi and suresh are children of. mr. and mrs. khanna

2. renu,raja and sumit are children of mr. and mrs. chopra

3. sumit and gita are married and ashok and sanjay their children

4. garima and ram are children of mr. and mrs. chawla/

5 garima is married to suresh and has three children rata,sonu,raju

how ashok and sanjay are lated to mr. mrs. copra:

(a)sons

(b)nephews

(c)grand son

(d)none of these

20. in the office amongst staff a,b,c,d ,e of g. h there is only computer. a programe has to be made and can be made by only one person at a time. the office has 3 shifts, the morning shift from 6 am-12 am has 3 staff, afternoon shift from 12am. to 6 pm. has 3 staff, evening shift from 6 pm to 12 pm has 2 staff one of the person did not used a printer:

1 b is the last person who use the computer

2 h use the computer after a and came iwth a

3 d used the computer after h and come with h but before e

4 c used the computer before b but arrived after e

5 a use the computer before f and arrived before g

if g used a computer justbefore c who use 4:

(a) a

(b)b

(c)e

(d)d

21. in the office amongst staff a,b,c,d ,e of g. h there is only computer. a programe has to be made and can be made by only one person at a time. the office has 3 shifts, the morning shift from 6 am-12 am has 3 staff, afternoon shift from 12am. to 6 pm. has 3 staff, evening shift from 6 pm to 12 pm has 2 staff one of the person did not used a printer:

1 b is the last person who use the computer

2 h use the computer after a and came iwth a

3 d used the computer after h and come with h but before e

4 c used the computer before b but arrived after e

5 a use the computer before f and arrived before g

who arethe person in the night shift.

(a)f g

(b)f e

(c)b e

(d)b c

22. in the office amongst staff a,b,c,d ,e of g. h there is only computer. a programe has to be made and can be made by only one person at a time. the office has 3 shifts, the morning shift from 6 am-12 am has 3 staff, afternoon shift from 12am. to 6 pm. has 3 staff, evening shift from 6 pm to 12 pm has 2 staff one of the person did not used a printer:

1 b is the last person who use the computer

2 h use the computer after a and came iwth a

3 d used the computer after h and come with h but before e

4 c used the computer before b but arrived after e

5 a use the computer before f and arrived before g

who use the 2nd computer

(a) a

(b)h

(c)d

(d)e

23. in the office amongst staff a,b,c,d ,e of g. h there is only computer. a programe has to be made and can be made by only one person at a time. the office has 3 shifts, the morning shift from 6 am-12 am has 3 staff, afternoon shift from 12am. to 6 pm. has 3 staff, evening shift from 6 pm to 12 pm has 2 staff one of the person did not used a printer:

1 b is the last person who use the computer

2 h use the computer after a and came iwth a

3 d used the computer after h and come with h but before e

4 c used the computer before b but arrived after e

5 a use the computer before f and arrived before g

who are the person in the morning shift

(a) hec

(b)ahd

(c)efg

(d)dec

24. in the office amongst staff a,b,c,d ,e of g. h there is only computer. a programe has to be made and can be made by only one person at a time. the office has 3 shifts, the morning shift from 6 am-12 am has 3 staff, afternoon shift from 12am. to 6 pm. has 3 staff, evening shift from 6 pm to 12 pm has 2 staff one of the person did not used a printer:

1 b is the last person who use the computer

2 h use the computer after a and came iwth a

3 d used the computer after h and come with h but before e

4 c used the computer before b but arrived after e

5 a use the computer before f and arrived before g

who takes first computer

(a) a

(b)h

(c)d

(d)e

25. seven persons p,q,r,s,t,u,v and w are to be assigned seven adjacent chambers on the same floor in a apartment according to following conditions:

1 u is assigned as far away from r as t is

2 p and r prefer to have adjacent chanmbers

3 v will have to be assigned chamber no. 5

4 q;s work requirs him to speak on phone frequently through out the day.

5 p, s and t all smoke. v is allergic to toacco smoke and must have non smoker in the chamber ajjacent own.

6 unless otherwise specified all employeed maintain silence in their chambers.

the best location of s in on the floor is:

(a)2

(b)3

(c)4

(d)7

Answers:

1 d 2 d 3 c 4 b 5 b 6 c

7 d 8 d 9 b 10 a 11 d 12 b

13 c 14 c 15 b 16 a 17 c 18 d

19 c 20 c 21 d 22 b 23 b 24 a 25 a

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PART I : GENERAL AWARENESS

1। Article 17 of the constitution of India provides for

(a) equality before law।

(b) equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.

(c) abolition of titles.

(d) abolition of untouchability.

2. Article 370 of the constitution of India provides for

(a) temporary provisions for Jammu & Kashmir.

(b) special provisions in respect of Nagaland.

(c) special provisions in respect of Manipur.

(d) provisions in respect of financial emergency.

3. How many permanent members are there in Security Council?

(a) Three (b) Five

(c) Six (d) Four

4. The United Kingdom is a classic example of a/an

(a) aristocracy (b) absolute monarchy

(c) constitutional monarchy (d) polity.

5. Social Contract Theory was advocated by

(a) Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

(b) Plato, Aristotle and Hegel.

(c) Mill, Bentham and Plato.

(d) Locke, Mill and Hegel.

6. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister.

(c) Members of both Houses of the Parliament.

(d) Members of the Lok Sabha.

7. Who is called the ‘Father of History’?

(a) Plutarch (b) Herodotus

(c) Justin (d) Pliny

8. The Vedas are known as

(a) Smriti. (b) Sruti.

(c) Jnana. (d) Siksha.

9. The members of Estimate Committee are

(a) elected from the Lok Sabha only.

(b) elected from the Rajya Sabha only.

(c) elected from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

(d) nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

10. Who is the chief advisor to the Governor?

(a) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

(b) Chief Minister.

(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

(d) President.

11. Foreign currency which has a tendency of quick migration is called

(a) Scarce currency (b) Soft currency.

(c) Gold currency (d) Hot currency.

12. Which of the following is a better measurement of Economic Development?

(a) GDP (b) Disposable income

(c) NNP (d) Per capita income

13. In India, disguised unemployment is generally observed in

(a) the agriculture sector. (b) the factory sector.

(c) the service sector. (d) All these sectors.

14. If the commodities manufactured in Surat are sold in Mumbai or Delhi then it is

(a) Territorial trade. (b) Internal trade.

(c) International trade. (d) Free trade.

15. The famous slogan "GARIBI HATAO" (Remove Poverty) was launched during the

(a) First Five-Year Plan (1951-56)

(b) Third Five-Year Plan (1961-66)

(c) Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-74)

(d) Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-79)

16. Bank Rate refers to the interest rate at which

(a) Commercial banks receive deposits from the public.

(b) Central bank gives loans to Commercial banks.

(c) Government loans are floated.

(d) Commercial banks grant loans to their customers.

17. All the goods which are scare and limited in supply are called

(a) Luxury goods. (b) Expensive goods.

(c) Capital goods. (d) Economic goods.

18. The theory of monopolistic competition is developed by

(a) E.H.Chamberlin (b) P.A.Samuelson

(c) J.Robinson (d) A.Marshall

19. Smoke is formed due to

(a) solid dispersed in gas (b) solid dispersed in liquid.

(c) gas dispersed in solid (d) gas dispersed in gas.

20. Which of the following chemical is used in photography?

(a) Aluminum hydroxide (b) Silver bromide

(c) Potassium nitrate (d) Sodium chloride.

21. Gober gas (Biogas) mainly contains

(a) methane and ethane (b) methane and butane.

(c) propane and butane (d) methane, ethane, propane and propylene.

22. Preparation of ‘Dalda or Vanaspati’ ghee from vegetable oil utilises the following process

(a) Hydrolysis (b) Oxidation

(c) Hydrogenation (d) Ozonoloysis

23. Which colour is the complementary colour of yellow?

(a) Blue (b) Green

(c) Orange (d) Red

24. During washing of cloths, we use indigo due to its

(a) better cleaning action. (b) proper pigmental composition.

(c) high glorious nature. (d) very low cost.

25. Of the following Indian satellites, which one is intended for long distance telecommunication and for transmitting TV programmes?

(a) INSAT-A (b) Aryabhata

(c) Bhaskara (d) Rohini

26. What is the full form of ‘AM’ regarding radio broadcasting?

(a) Amplitude Movement (b) Anywhere Movement

(c) Amplitude Matching (d) Amplitude Modulation.

27. Who is the author of Gandhi’s favorite Bhajan Vaishnava jana to tene kahiye?

(a) Purandar Das (b) Shyamal Bhatt

(c) Narsi Mehta (d) Sant Gyaneshwar

28. Which one of the following is not a mosquito borne disease?

(a) Dengu fever (b) Filariasis

(c) Sleeping sickness (d) Malaria

29. What is the principal one of aluminium?

(a) Dolomite (b) Copper

(c) Lignite (d) Bauxite

30. Which country is the facilitator for peace talks between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Government?

(a) The US (b) Norway

(c) India (d) The UK

31. The highest body which approves the Five-Year Plan in India is the

(a) Planning Commission (b) National Development Council

(c) The Union Cabinet (d) Finance Ministry

32. Ceteris Paribus is Latin for

(a) " all other things variable " (b) "other things increasing"

(c) "other things being equal" (d) "all other things decreasing"

33. Who has been conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award (Ratna) for the year 2007?

(a) Dev Anand (b) Rekha

(c) Dilip Kumar (d) Shabana Azmi

34. Purchasing Power Parity theory is related with

(a) Interest Rate. (b) Bank Rate.

(c) Wage Rate. (d) Exchange Rate.

35. India’s biggest enterprise today is

(a) the Indian Railways (b) the Indian Commercial Banking System.

(c) the India Power Sector (d) the India Telecommunication System.

36. The official agency responsible for estimating National Income in India is

(a) Indian Statistical Institute

(b) Reserve Bank of India.

(c) Central Statistical Organisation.

(d) National Council for Applied Economics and Research.

37. Which of the following has the sole right of issuing currency (except one rupee coins and notes) in India?

(a) The Governor of India (b) The Planning Commission

(c) The State Bank of India (d) The Reserve Bank of India

38. In the budget figures of the Government of India the difference between total expenditure and total receipt is called.

(a) Fiscal deficit (b) Budget deficit

(c) Revenue deficit (d) Current deficit

39. Excise duty on a commodity is payable with reference to its

(a) production

(b) production and sale.

(c) Production and transportation.

(d) Production, transportation and sale.

40. In the US, the President is elected by

(a) The Senate

(b) Universal Adult Franchise.

(c) The House of Representatives.

(d) The Congress.

41. Fascism believes in

(a) Peaceful change (b) Force

(c) Tolerance (d) Basic Rights for the individual

42. Which is the most essential function of an entrepreneur?

(a) Supervision (b) Management

(c) Marketing (d) Risk bearing

43. Knowledge, technical skill, education ‘etc.’ in economics, are regarded as

(a) social-overhead capital. (b) human capital.

(c) tangible physical capital. (d) working capital.

44. What is the range of Agni III, the long-range ballistic missile, test-fired by India recently?

(a) 2,250 km (b) 3,500 km

(c) 5,000 km (d) 1,000 km

45. Nathu Laa, a place where India-China border trade has been resumed after 44 years, is located on the Indian border in

(a) Sikkim. (b) Arunachal Pradesh.

(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Jammu and Kashmir.

46. M. Damodaran is the

(a) Chairman, Unit Trust of India.

(b) Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India.

(c) Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India.

(d) Chairman, Life Insurance Corporation of India.

47. What is the name of the Light Combat Aircraft developed by India indigenously?

(a) BrahMos (b) Chetak

(c) Astra (d) Tejas

48. Who is the Prime Minister of Great Britain?

(a) Tony Blair (b) Jack Straw

(c) Robin Cook (d) Gordon Brown.

49. The 2010 World Cup Football Tournament will be held in

(a) France. (b) China.

(c) Germany. (d) South Africa.

50. Who is the present Chief Election Commissioner of India?

(a) Navin Chawla (b) N.Gopalswamy

(c) T.S.krishnamoorty (d) B.B.Tandon

51. The title of the book recently written by Jaswant Singh, former Minister of External Affair, is

(a) A call of Honour – In the Service of Emergent Inida

(b) Whither Secular India?

(c) Ayodhya and Aftermath

(d) Shining India and BJP.

52. What was the original name of "Nurjahan"?

(a) Jabunnisa (b) Fatima Begum

(c) Mehrunnisa (d) Jahanara

53. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

(a) Lord Dallhousie- Doctrine of Lapse

(b) Lord Minto- Indian Councils Act, 1909

(c) Lord Wellesley- Subsidiary Alliance

(d) Lord Curzon- Vernacular Press Act, 1878

54. The province of Bengal was partitioned into two parts in 1905 by

(a) Lord Lytton. (b) Lord Ripon.

(c) Lord Dufferin. (d) Lord Curzon.

55. The essential features of the Indus Valley Civilization was

(a) worship of forces of nature. (b) organized city life.

(c) pastoral farming. (d) caste society.

56. Name the capital of Pallavas.

(a) Kanchi. (b) Vattapi.

(c) Trichnapalli. (d) Mahabalipuram.

57. The Home Rule League was started by

(a) M.K.Gandhi (b) B.G.Tilak

(c) Ranade (d) K.T.Telang

58. The Simon Commission was boycotted by the Indians because

(a) it sought tocurb civil liberties.

(b) it proposed to partition India.

(c) it was an all-white commission Indian representation.

(d) it proposed measures for nationalism.

59. Storm of gases are visible in the chamber of the Sun during

(a) Cyclones (b) Anti-cyclones

(c) Lunar-eclipse (d) Solar eclipse.

60. The Indian Councils Act of 1990 is associated with

(a) The Montagu Decleration (b) The Montagu- Chelmsford Reforms.

(c) The Morley-Minto Reforms (d) The Rowlatt Act.

61. The age of tree can be determined more or less accurately by

(a) counting the number of branches.

(b) measuring the height ,of the tree.

(c) measuring the diameter of the trunk.

(d) counting the number of rings in the trunk.

62. Of all micro-organisms, the most adaptable and versatile are

(a) Viruses (b) Bacteria

(c) Algae (d) Fungi

63. What is an endoscope?

(a) It is an optical instrument used to see inside the alimentary canal

(b) it is device which is fitted on the chest of the patient to regularize the irregular heart beats

(c) It is an instrument used for examining ear disorders

(d) It is an instrument for recording electrical signals produced by the human muscles.

64. The disease in which the sugar level increase is known as

(a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Diabetes insipidus

(c) Diabetes imperfectus (d) Diabetes sugarensis

65. The President of India is elected by

(a) members of both Houses of the Parliament.

(b) members of both houses of Parliament of State Legislatures.

(c) members of both Houses of the State Legislative Assemblies.

(d) Elected members of both Houses of the Parliament and members of Legislative Assemblies.

66. The nitrogen present in the atmosphere is

(a) of no use to plants. (b) injurious of plants.

(c) directly utilized by plants. (d) utilized through micro-organisms.

67. Diamond and Graphite are

(a) allotropes (b) isomorphous

(c) isomers (d) isobars

68. Kayak is kind of

(a) tribal tool. (b) boat.

(c) ship. (d) weapon.

69. Which of the following has the highest calorific value?

(a) Carbohydrates (b) fats

(c) Proteins (d) Vitamins.

70. Rotation of crops means

(a) growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility.

(b) some crops are growing again and again.

(c) two or more crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity.

(d) None of these.

71. Suez Canal connects

(a) Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

(b) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.

(c) Lake Huron and Lake Erie.

(d) Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

72. Which of the following ports has the largest hinterland?

(a) Kandla (b) Kochi

(c) Mumbai (d) Vishkhapatnam.

73. "Slash and Burn agriculture" is the name given to

(a) method of potato cultivation. (b) process of deforestation.

(c) mixed framing. (d) shifting cultivation.

74. The main reason for deforestation in Asia is

(a) excessive fuel wood collection.

(b) excessive soil erosion.

(c) floods.

(d) construction of roads.

75. Recharging of water table depends on

(a) amount of rainfall. (b) relief of the area.

(c) vegetation of the area. (d) amount of percolation.

Part II : AIRTHMETIC

76. A trader sells his goods at a discount of 20 per cent. He still makes a profit of 25 per cent. If he sells the goods at the marked price only, his profit will be

(a) 56.25 per cent (b) 25.56 per cent

(c) 50.25 per cent (d) 54.25 per cent

77. The total surface area of a metallic hemisphere is 1848 cm^{2 . The hemisphere is melted to form a solid right circular cone. If the radius of the base of the cone is the same as the radius of the hemisphere, its height is}

(a) 21 cm. (b) 26 cm.

(c) 28 cm. (d) 30 cm.

78. A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle of side 8 cm. The area of the portion between the triangle and the circle is

(a) 11 cm2 . (b) 10.95 cm2 .

(c) 10 cm^{2 . (d) 10.50 cm2 .}

79. A cone, a hemisphere and a cylinder stand on equal bases and have the same height. The ratio of their respective volumes is

(a) 1:2:3 (b) 2:1:3

(c) 1:3:2 (d) 3:1:2

80. The difference between a discount of 40 per cent on Rs. 500 and two successive discounts of 36 per cent and 4 per cent on the same amount is

(a) zero (b) Rs. 1.93

(c) Rs. 2.00 (d) Rs. 7.20

81. If a discount of 20 per cent on the marked price of a shirt saves a man Rs. 150, how much did he pay for the shirt?

(a) Rs. 600 (b) Rs. 650

(c) Rs. 500 (d) Rs. 620

82. In a cricket match the total number of runs scored by Sachin, Vinod and Saurav is 285. The ratio of the number of runs scored by Sachin and Saurav is 3:2 and that of the runs scored by Sourav and Vinod is also 3:2. The number of runs scored by Sachin in that match is

(a) 135 (b) 90

(c) 60 (d) 140

83. If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then A:B:C is

(a) 2:3:5 (b) 5:4:6

(c) 6:4:5 (d) 8:12:15

84. If two times of A is equal to three times of B and also equal to four times of C, then A:B:C is

(a) 2:3:4 (b) 3:4:2

(c) 4:6:3 (d) 6:4:3

85. In a bag, there are three types of coins- rupee, 50-paise and 25-paise in the ratio 3:8:20. Their total value is Rs. 372. The total number of coins is

(a) 1200 (b) 961

(c) 744 (d) 612

86. 5 years ago, the average age of A,B,C and D was 45 years. With E joining them now, the average of all the five is 49 years. How old is E?

(a) 25 years (b) 40 years

(c) 45 years (d) 64 years.

87. 200 liters of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 17:3. After the addition of some more milk to it, the ratio of milk of water in the resulting mixture becomes 7:1. The quantity of milk added it was

(a) 20 liters. (b) 40 liters.

(c) 60 liters. (d) 80 liters.

88. 3333(333)(333)(334)3333333334++−ΧΧΧis equal to

(a) 12 (b) 11

(c) 10 (d) 15

89. The least number, which is a perfect square and is divisible by each of the numbers 16,20 and 24, is

(a) 1600 (b) 3600

(c) 6400 (d) 14400

90. The L.C.M. of the two numbers is 45 times their H.C.F. If one of the numbers is 125 and the sum of H.C.F. and L.C.M. is 1150, the other number is

(a) 215 (b) 220

(c) 225 (d) 235

91. The least one of 4 2 3,25, 8 and 3 2 is

(a) 23 (b) 4 25

(c) 8 (d) 32 121212... + + +

92. is equal to

(a) 3 (b) 4

(c) 6 (d) 2

93. If (a-b) is 6 more than (c+d) and (a+b) 3 is less than (c-d), then (a-c) is

(a) 0.5 (b) 1

(c) 1.5 (d) 2.5

94. In a test, a student got 30 per cent marks and failed. In the same test, another student got 40 per cent marks and secured 25 marks more than the essential minimum pass mark. The maximum marks for the test were

(a) 400 (b) 480

(c) 500 (d) 580

95. 200 liters of a mixture contains 15 per cent water and the rest is milk. The amount of milk that must be added so that the resulting mixture contains 87.5 per cent milk is

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(a) 30 liters. (b) 35 liters.

(c) 40 liters. (d) 45 liters.

96. A man sold two chairs at Rs. 1,200 each. On one hand he gained 20 per cent and on other he lost 20 per cent. His gain or loss in the whole transaction is

(a) 1 per cent loss. (b) 2 per cent loss.

(c) 4 per cent loss. (d) 1 per cent gain.

97. By what per cent must the cost price be raised in fixing the sale price in order that there may be a profit of 20 per cent after allowing a commission of 10 per cent?

(a) 25 (b) 13313

(c) 3313(d) 30

98. If the price of petrol be raised by 20 per cent, then the percentage by which a car owner must reduce his consumption so as not to increase his expenditure on petrol is

(a) 16 13 (b) 162 3

(c) 1523(d) 151 3

99. If the circumference of a circle is increased by 50 per cent, then the area will be increased by

(a) 50 per cent (b) 75 per cent

(c) 100 per cent (d) 125 per cent

100. A,B,C enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 3,20,000 for 4 months, B contributes Rs. 5,10,000 for 3 months and C contributes Rs. 2,70,000 for 5 months. If the total profit be Rs. 1,24,800, then A’s share of profit is

(a) Rs. 38,400 (b) Rs. 45,900

(c) Rs. 40,500 (d) Rs. 41,500

101. The value of (1^{2+22+32…॥+202)-(1+2+3+….+20) is}

(a) 5320 (b) 4200

(c) 3150 (d) 2660

102. If A and B together can complete a work in 18 days, A and C together in 12 days, and B and C together in 9 days, then B alone can do the work in

(a) 18 days. (b) 24 days.

(c) 30 days. (d) 40 days.

103. A tank can be filled with water by two pipes A and B together in 36 minutes. If the pipe B was stopped after 30 minutes, the tank is filled in 40 minutes. The pipe B alone can fill the tank in

(a) 45 minutes. (b) 60 minutes.

(c) 75 minutes. (d) 90 minutes.

104. From a point in the interior of an equilateral triangle, the lengths of the perpendiculars to the three sides are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm respectively. The area of the triangle is

(a) 48 cm2 . (b) 163cm2 .

(c) 1923 cm2 . (d) 192 cm2 .

105. If the altitude of a triangle is increased by 10 per cent while its area remains same, its corresponding base will have to be decreased by

(a) 10 per cent (b) 9 per cent

(c) 1911 per cent (d) 1119per cent

106. The simple interest on a sum of money is 1 16 of the principal and the number of years is equal to the rate per cent per annum. The rate per annum is

(a) 112per cent (b) 2 1 2 per cent

(c) 312per cent (d) 4 1 2 per cent

107. Running at 5 4 of his usual speed, an athlete improves his timing by 5 minutes. The time he usually take to run the same distance is

(a) 30 minutes. (b) 28 minutes.

(c) 25 minutes. (d) 23 minutes.

108. In a race of 1000 m, A can beat B by 100 m, In a race of 400 m, B beats C by 40m. In a race of 500 m, A will beat C by

(a) 95 m. (b) 50 m.

(c) 45 m. (d) 60 m.

109. A sum of Rs. 6,000 is deposited for 3 years at 5 per cent per annum compound interest (compounded annually). The difference of interest for 3 and 2 years will be

(a) Rs. 75.00 (b) Rs. 30.75

(c) Rs. 330.75 (d) Rs. 375.00

110. The difference between the compound and the simple interests on a sum for 2 years at 10 per cent per annum, when the interest is compounded annually, is Rs.28. If the interest were compounded half yearly, the difference in the two interests will be

(a) Rs. 44 (b) Rs. 28.35

(c) Rs. 43.41 (d) Rs. 43.29

111. A dealer sold 34of his articles at a gain of 20 per cent and the remaining at cost price. The gain percent earned by him in the whole transaction is

(a) 13 (b) 14

(c) 15 (d) 16

112. Mohan brought 25 books for Rs. 2,000 and sold them at a profit equal to the selling price of 5 books. The selling price of 1 book is

(a) Rs. 100 (b) Rs. 120

(c) Rs. 150 (d) Rs. 200

113. 7 kg of tea costing Rs. 280 per kg is mixed with 9 kg of tea costing Rs. 240 per kg. The average price of the mixed tea is

(a) Rs. 225.80 (b) Rs. 257.50

(c) Rs. 267.20 (d) Rs. 267.50

114. Of the three numbers, the second is twice the first and is also thrice the third. If the average of these numbers is 44, the largest number is

(a) 24 (b) 36

(c) 72 (d) 108

115. The average of 30 numbers is 15. The average of the first 18 numbers is 10 and that of next 11 numbers is 20. The last number is

(a) 56 (b) 52

(c) 60 (d) 50

116. Two-third of a consignment was sold at a profit of 5 per cent and the remainder of loss of 2 per cent. If the total profit was Rs. 400, then the value of the consignment was

(a) Rs. 15,000 (b) Rs. 15,500

(c) Rs. 16,000 (d) Rs. 16,500

Directions. Q. 117-120 : These questions are based on the following bar graph and the question

FINANCES IF XYX RAILWAYS640075008500940053005100580069008000880002000400060008000100002001-022002-032003-042004-052005-06 Gross Traffic ReceiptsTotal Expenditure

117. In which year was the profit , as a percent of gross traffic receipts, the highest?

(a) 2005-06 (b) 2004-05

(c) 2003-04 (d) 2002-03

118. In order to make profit 10 percent what should have been the gross traffic receipts (in Rs. Crores) in 2002-03, total expenditure remaining the same?

(a) 6186 (b) 5876

(c) 6444 (d) 7667

119. What was the percentage increase in the gross traffic receipt in 2003-04 as compared to 2001-02?

(a) 33.9 (b) 41.5

(c) 20.7 (d) 17

120. If profit=gross traffic – total expenditure, then in 2004-05 what percentage of gross traffic receipts is the profit made?

(a) 5.9 (b) 6.4

(c) 7.2 (d) 8.0

121. The least multiple of 7, which leaves the remainder 4, when divided by any of 6, 9, 15 and 18, is

(a) 76 (b) 94

(c) 184 (d) 364

122. If a = 5151+− and b= 5151−+, the value of 2222aabbaabb⎛⎞++⎜⎟−+⎝⎠ is

(a) 34 (b) 43

(c) 35 (d) 53

123. One’s digit of (2137)^{754 is}

(a) 1 (b) 3

(c) 7 (d) 9

124. ^{1111...1223341011++++ΧΧΧΧ is equal to}

(a) 911 (b) 1011

(c) 1211 (d) 109 110

125. The sum of two 2-digit numbers is 132. If their H.C.F. is 11, the numbers are

(a) 55, 77 (b) 44, 88

(c) 33, 99 (d) 22,110

PART III : ENGLISH

Directions. Q. 126-130 : In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in Answer-sheet.

126. He is accused of on sitting on the fence.

(a) observing the scene (b) resting on fence

(c) hesitating which side to take (d) sitting back and enjoying the fun

127. You have to read between the lines to understand most of the symbolic writing.

(a) read again and again (b) understand the hidden meaning

(c) know the symbols (d) look for many meanings

128. The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery.

(a) to give importance to the common man

(b) to try to be clever

(c) to seek to win approval

(d) to side-track the issue

129. In the securities scam, the national credibility was at stake.

(a) on trial (b) under pressure

(c) in danger (d) challenged

130. There is no love lost between any two neighboring countries in the world.

(a) stop loving (b) not on good terms

(c) in danger (d) challenged

Directions. Q. 131-135: In these questions, group of four words are given. In each group, one word is wrongly –spelt. Find the wrongly-spelt word and mark in the Answer-Sheet.

131.

(a) Sergent (b) Silhousette

(c) Session (d) Somnambulist

132.

(a) Façade (b) Inept

(c) Quotation (d) Pursuasive

133.

(a) Demeanour (b) Deodorise

(c) Demonstretor (d) Demoralise

134.

(a) Courageous (b) Outrangeous

(c) Languoreous (d) Spacious

135.

(a) Lapped (b) Murmurred

(c) Deterred (d) Worshipped

Directions. Q. 136-140: In these questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest pf the passage is spilt into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in Answer-sheet.

136.

1. We do not know whether the machines are the masters or we are.

P: They must be given rather ‘fed’ with coal and given petrol to drink from time to time

Q: Already man spends most of his time looking after and waiting upon them.

R: Yet we have grown so dependent on them that they have almost becomes the masters now.

S. It is very true that they were made for the sole purpose of being man’s servants.

6. And if they don’t get their meals when they expect them, they will just refuse to work.

(a) RSQP (b) RSPQ

(c) SPQR (d) SRQP

137.

1. The king of the oilfield is the driller.

P: During the process of drilling, gas and oil may be met.

Q: He is very skilled man.

R: If this rushes out and catches fire it is dangerous.

S: Sometimes he sends his drill more than a mile.

6. This danger is well-known and steps are taken to prevent it.

(a) PQRS (b) PRQS

(c) QPRS (d) RSQP

138.

1. When she got to her house, there was nothing to retrieve.

P: All valuables were smashed or stolen.

Q: The curtains were burned; books were ripped to shreds.

R: Her medals and trophies had been flung everywhere.

S: The house had been completely ransacked.

6. Mrs. M stood in the center of her bedroom looking at a ruined copy of the Holy book, forcing back her tears.

(a) PQRS (b) PRQS

(c) SPRQ (d) RSQP

139.

1. The student came late to the school.

P: He went home weeping.

Q: The watchman didn’t allow him inside the school.

R: The boy was waiting outside for some time.

S: He then decide to go home.

6. It was bad day for him.

(a) QSPR (b) QSRP

(c) QRSP (d) QPSR

140.

1. Freedom is first of all a personal matter.

P: A man who will not submit to the discipline of his chosen occupation is not free to be a great surgeon, or engineer, or golfer, or executive.

Q: Life imposes a drastic discipline on all living things, including human beings.

R: We are free to eat poison or jump off a tall building, but not to escape the consequences.

S: We are bound by the laws of cause and effect.

6. Nature, moreover, binds us by arbitrary limits of mind and body; we are not free to do, by whatever effort, what is beyond our capacity.

(a) QRSP (b) RSPQ

(c) PQRS (d) SRQP

Directions. Q.141-150: In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle in the Answer Sheet.

1. 141. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of a drama

(a) Prologue (b) Dialogue

(c) Epilogue (d) Monologue

142. One who loves books

(a) Scholar (b) Bibliographer

(c) Teacher (d) Bibliophile

143. Belief that war and violence are unjustified

(a) Neutralization (b) Pessimism

(c) Naturalization (d) Pacifism

144. A group of girls

(a) Bevy (b) covey

(c) Troupe (d) Coterie

145. Causing or ending in death

(a) Fatal (b) Deadly

(c) Serious (d) Dangerous

146. Military waking signal sounded in the morning

(a) Reveille (b) Lullaby

(c) Anthem (d) Soprano

147. Study of insects

(a) Ecology (b) Embryology

(c) Entomology (d) Biology

148. A person in his seventies

(a) Sexagenarian (b) Septuagenarian

(c) Centurion (d) Patriarch

149. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views

(a) Theosophist (b) Bigot

(c) Philosopher (d) Theologian

150. The sound of a funeral bell

(a) Knell (b) Spell

(c) Dong (d) Ding-dong

Directions. Q. 151-155: In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in Answer-Sheet.

151. Tell him to get out of our house.

(a) He is told to get out of our house.

(b) Let him be told to get out of our house.

(c) He might be told to get out of our house.

(d) He should be told that he may get out of our house.

152. Those who worked hard seldom obtained good marks.

(a) Good marks were seldom being obtained by those who worked hard.

(b) Good marks are seldom obtained by those who worked hard.

(c) Seldom had good marks been obtained by those who worked hard.

(d) Good marks were seldom obtained by those who worked hard.

153. Has the price-rise affected all the people?

(a) Have all the people been affected by the price-rise?

(b) Are all the people being affected by the price-rise?

(c) Had all the people being affected by the price-rise?

(d) Are all the people affected by the price-rise?

154. They pick the flowers fresh every morning.

(a) The fresh flowers are picked every morning by them.

(b) The flowers are fresh and picked every morning by them.

(c) The flowers are picked fresh every morning by them.

(d) The picked flowers are fresh every morning by them.

155. Everyone looked up to him.

(a) He was looked up to by everyone.

(b) He was looked up by everyone.

(c) He is looked up by everyone.

(d) He looks up by everyone.

Directions. Q. 156-165: In these questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

156. He can’t read this, nor can I.

(a) no, I never can (b) no, I can’t

(c) no, I don’t (d) No improvement

157. I brought four dozen of mangoes.

(a) dozens of mango (b) dozens of mangoes

(c) dozens mangoes (d) No improvement

158. The master was good at using pleasant names for unpleasant things in order to hoodwink the laboureres.

(a) euphemisms (b) euphoria

(c) pleasantries (d) No improvement

159. They had to put off until later the open-air performance because of heavy rain.

(a) postpone (b) delay

(c) adjourn (d) No improvement.

160. Dozens of phrases can be offered to describe style but perhaps the best one is : "Style-it is the man."

(a) but the best one is : " Style is the man."

(b) but perhaps the best one is : " Style is the man."

(c) but the best one is : " Style is the man."

(d) No improvement.

161. They have bought a new car, isn’t it?

(a) haven’t they? (b) don’t they?

(c) have they? (d) No improvement.

162. Only a few persons can stand on entreaties.

(a) against (b) with

(c) in (d) No improvement.

163. I had my ears bored so I could wear my diamond ear-rings

(a) holed (b) pricked

(c) pierced (d) No improvement.

164. It is interesting to correspond the history of the 19^{th century with its literature.}

(a) corroborate (b) correlate

(c) command (d) No improvement.

165. Didn’t Mr. Sharma come to the office yet?

(a) Hadn’t (b) Hasn’t

(c) Isn’t (d) No improvement.

Directions. Q. 166-175: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in Answer-Sheet.

In most enterprises around the world, it is the Information Technology infrastructure that is undergoing the most rapid upgradation. Perhaps this is a direct result of the rate of …॥166….. in the Information Technology industry, ……167….. with new …….168…… and business ……169…… invading our consciousness everyday. In this context, it is …..170…. of this new technology that looms……171….. as an issue …..172…. chief information officers of end-user organizations. Given the ….173…. of

magnitude….174….. the investments required and associated …..175….. in human terms in order to effect change of this magnitude, this concern is hardly surprising.

166.

(a) rejection (b) growth

(c) obsolescence (d) magnificence

167.

(a) where (b) hence

(c) what (d) since

168.

(a) armies (b) agencies

(c) enemies (d) technologies

169.

(a) relations (b) prospects

(c) applications (d) agreements

170.

(a) absorption (b) development

(c) delineation (d) filtration

171.

(a) large (b) wide

(c) across (d) close

172.

(a) eluding (b) facing

(c) confounding (d) comprising

173.

(a) order (b) priority

(c) quality (d) gravity

174.

(a) in (b) on

(c) for (d) of

175.

(a) choices (b) costs

(c) feelings (d) possibilities

Directions. Q.176-180. In these questions you have one brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and mark it in the Answer-sheet.

Passage

Every society must develop in its people a social responsibility. This is something that we, in India, have been falling short of.

We are very individualistic, and don’t relate ourselves to our society as such. Very seldom do we actually go out and do something, which is beneficial to the society and which does not have a side-benefit for ourselves, as individuals. And this is another thing that must be built into the education system.

Our young boys and girls coming out must have a feeling for our society. There is a special responsibility that you have, that we all have in building up the spirit.. We have to see that what we learn is not used only; for our own personal benefits, that every task we do is such that it benefits the weak and the poor, as Gandhiji has said.

India, today, is striving out into the modern world. We are looking ahead to new technology to high technology, new methods, new types of employment, and an new dynamism in our economic growth.

But while we look ahead, we must not forget the millions who are still Below the Poverty Line. When we look at technology, when we look at science, when we look at development, our attention must not be diverted from what is still a major block in India -the poor and deprived groups. And everything we do must be targetted in a manner that the benefit will flow to the weak, the deprived and the depressed.

176. The author says that India

(a) wants to acquire new technology.

(b) does not want new technology.

(c) already has sufficient new technology.

(d) can export technology to other countries.

177. The author suggests that

(a) the poor and the weak must benefit from new technology.

(b) the poor and week produce new technology.

(c) the new technology must help the rich.

(d) the new technology is useless to the poor and weak.

178. What value does the author want to build into the educational system?

(a) Individual must work for themselves.

(b) Individual must work for the benefit of the society without expecting any return or personal benefits.

(c) Society must work for the benefit of the individuals.

(d) Side-benefit is a must for any special work.

179. According to the author, the Indian people

(a) are socially very responsible.

(b) lack social responsibility.

(c) have several responsibilities.

(d) are highly responsible.

180. Indians do not do anything beneficial to society unless

(a) there is a benefit for themselves.

(b) it involves personal sacrifices.

(c) other individuals are benefited.

(d) the whole society benefits by it.

Directions. Q.181-190. In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle [■] corresponding to appropriate letter (A), (B) and (C). If there is no error, blacken the rectangle [■] corresponding to (D) in the Answer-Sheet.

1. 181. I meant nothing (a) /less than (b) /to compel you to come. (c)/ No error (d).
2. 182. Females (a)/ are not appointed (b)/ in our college. (c)/ No error (d).
3. 183. He has read four plays (a)/ written by Shakespeare (b)/ by the end of his vacation. (c)/ No error (d).
4. 184. The officer (a)/is angry on the clerk (b)/for not attending to the work. (c)/ No error (d).
5. 185. Banks were developed to keep people’s money safe (a)/ and to make it available (b) / when they need it. (c)/ No error (d).
6. 186. Based on the newspaper reports, (a)/ we can conclude that (b)/ many accidents caused by reckless driving. (c)/ No error (d).
7. 187. He walked (a)/ till the (b)/end of the street. (c)/ No error (d).
8. 188. The strain of all (a)/ the difficulties and vexation and anxieties (b)/ are more than he could bear. (c)/ No error (d).
9. 189. In the background they could hear John laughing and joking loudly, (a)/ John was the life and soul of any party. (b)/ and he was cracking a joke every few minutes. (c)/ No error (d).
10. 190. I was thinking (a)/ if I could do (b)/ anything to help. (c)/ No error (d).

Directions. Q.191-195. in these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

191. Impious

(a) Holy

(b) Mischievous

(c) Shrewd

(d) Irreverent

192. Freelance

(a) Self-betrayed

(b) Self-centred

(c) Self-employed

(d) Self-driven

193. Slither

(a) Slide (b) Move

(c) Shake (d) Slip

194. Apposite

(a) Contrary

(b) Bitter

(c) Appropriate

(d) Misleading

195. Scorn

(a) Ridicule

(b) Laugh

(c) Condemn

(d) Criticise

Directions. Q.196-200. in these questions, choose the word opposite to the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

196. Cursory

(a) Final

(b) Through

(c) Impulsive

(d) Customary

197. Lackadaisical

(a) Enthusiastic

(b) Intelligent

(c) Classical

(d) Irresponsible

198. Sublime

(a) Inferior

(b) Deficit

(c) Ridiculous

(d) Crooked

199. Evident

(a) Definite

(b) Careless

(c) Clear

(d) Obscure

200. Insolent

(a) Arrogant

(b) Humble

(c) Ashamed

(d) Ignorant

ANSWER KEYS

1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (a) 10. (b)

11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (a)

21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25. (d) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30. (a)

31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (a) 35. (c) 36. (d) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40. (b)

41. (d) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45. (c) 46. (d) 47. (d) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50. (a)

51. (c) 52. (d) 53. (d) 54. (b) 55. (a) 56. (b) 57. (c) 58. (d) 59. (c) 60. (d)

61. (a) 62. (a) 63. (a) 64. (d) 65. (d) 66. (a) 67. (b) 68. (b) 69. (a) 70. (b)

71. (d) 72. (d) 73. (a) 74. (d) 75. (a) 76. (c) 77. (b) 78. (a) 79. (d) 80. (a)

81. (a) 82. (d) 83. (d) 84. (b) 85. (c) 86. (b) 87. (c) 88. (b) 89. (c) 90. (c)

91. (b) 92. (c) 93. (a) 94. (c) 95. (c) 96. (c) 97. (b) 98. (d) 99. (a) 100. (d)

101. (b) 102. (d) 103. (c) 104. (c) 105. (d) 106. (c) 107. (a) 108. (c) 109. (c)

110. (c) 111. (a) 112. (b) 113. (c) 114. (d) 115. (a) 116. (d) 117. (a) 118. (c)

119. (a) 120. (d) 121. (b) 122. (d) 123. (b) 124. (a) 125. (c) 126. (b) 127. (a)

128. (c) 129. (a) 130. (a) 131. (d) 132. (c) 133. (c) 134. (b) 135. (d) 136. (b)

137. (a) 138. (c) 139. (d) 140. (c) 141. (d) 142. (d) 143. (c) 144. (a) 145. (a)

146. (c) 147. (b) 148. (b) 149. (a) 150. (b) 151. (d) 152. (a) 153. (c) 154. (a)

155. (d) 156. (d) 157. (a) 158. (a) 159. (c) 160. (a) 161. (b) 162. (c) 163. (b)

164. (b) 165. (b) 166. (b) 167. (a) 168. (c) 169. (b) 170. (a) 171. (b) 172. (a)

173. (d) 174. (b) 175. (a) 176. (a) 177. (b) 178. (b) 179. (a) 180. (b) 181. (d)

182. (a) 183. (b) 184. (a) 185. (c) 186. (b) 187. (c) 188. (b) 189. (a) 190. (d)

191. (c) 192. (a) 193. (c) 194. (a) 195. (b) 196. (a) 197. (a) 198. (d) 199. (b)

200. (b)